German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil urged partners to deepen cooperation on raw materials, energy and supply chains to reduce vulnerability in face of challenges such as the Iran war.
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“The current crises show that it’s economically and politically crucial for Germany and Europe to become more independent and resilient,” Klingbeil said in an emailed statement ahead of a meeting of Group of Seven finance ministers in Paris on Monday.
